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C18 -
Cerebellar and Afferent Ataxias: Diagnosis and Management

Event Time:

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Topic(s):

Movement Disorders

Director(s):

Massimo Pandolfo MD, FAAN

Description:

Ataxia is the predominant manifestation of many acquired and inherited neurologic disorders affecting the cerebellum, its connections, and the afferent proprioceptive pathways. This course covers the phenomenology and etiologies of cerebellar and afferent ataxias and provides indications for a rational approach to diagnosis and management. Particular attention will be given to inherited ataxias and new developments in genetic testing. Through case presentations, faculty will discuss the diagnostic process and test result interpretation.

Completion Message:

Participants should become familiar with the differential diagnoses and work-up, including genetic testing of common and uncommon neuromuscular diseases presenting in childhood, and get an update on new breakthroughs in the field.

CME Credits:

2

Core Competencies:

Patient Care, Medical Knowledge

Program Speakers - Tentative

Start/End Time

Title

Faculty

9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

Ataxias: Clinical Features and Classification.

Massimo Pandolfo MD, FAAN

9:55 AM - 10:30 AM

The Dominant Spinocerebellar Ataxias

Stefan M. Pulst MD, FAAN

10:30 AM - 11:05 AM

Recessive and X-linked Ataxias

Massimo Pandolfo MD, FAAN

11:05 AM - 11:30 PM

Case Discussion

Massimo Pandolfo MD, FAAN, Stefan M. Pulst MD, FAAN

Disclosures

Speaker

Disclosure

Massimo Pandolfo, MD, FAAN

Dr. Pandolfo has received personal compensation for consulting, serving on a scientific advisory board, speaking, or other activities with Voyager Therapeutics, Biomarin, Apopharma. Dr. Pandolfo has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for Neurology Genetics. Dr. Pandolfo has received royalty, license fees, or contractual rights payments from Athena Diagnostics. Dr. Pandolfo has received research support from Biomarin, Voyager Therapeutics.